Michael Bates (American football)

Michael Bates
No. 81, 83, 82, 24, 20, 29
PositionsReturn specialist
Wide receiver
Personal information
Born (1969-12-19) December 19, 1969
Victoria, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolTucson (AZ) Amphitheater
CollegeArizona
NFL draft1992: 6th round, 150th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Kick Returns373
Kick return yards9,110
Return touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1992 Barcelona 200 metres
Summer Universiade
1991 Sheffield 100 metres

Michael Dion Bates (born December 19, 1969) is an American former two-sport athlete who gained fame as a sprinter who won an Olympic bronze medal in the 200-meter dash in 1992. He also played football as a kick returner in the National Football League (NFL), where he was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats.